Kiribati: The First Country the Ocean Will Claim
By Amanda Barba The global displacement crisis has reached the most critical level since World War II. The refugee system
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Opinion
Avoiding a ‘Big Stink’ with North Korea: Why Multilateral Engagement is Vital
By Kassi Bourne The Biden administration made its interest known in rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal, but it has yet
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Global Islamophobia: China, India, and Beyond
By Mohamed Elshekh State-sponsored persecution and unlawful vigilantism characterize the sociopolitical conditions of many Muslim minority communities. The French Senate’s
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Targeted Disinformation Campaigns
Photo credit: Kayla Velasque By: Sara Fakik Editors: Nicole Kalczynski & Becca Blaser Disinformation is defined as deliberately misleading information or
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Religious Persecution at Home and Abroad: The Case of India
By: Sohaa Khan Religious freedom is a basic and fundamental human right in many parts of the world; however, there
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Upholding Human Rights Obligations for Persons with Disabilities: An Underdiscussed and Persistent Failure
By Leah Bordlee Many would argue that acts such as forced sterilization, prolonged restraints and solitary confinement, and food deprivation
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Curbing Division and Derision: Why the Two-Party System in the U.S. Must Go
By Becca Blaser One of George Washington’s most renowned quotes comes from his 1796 presidential farewell address, in which he
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Engaging with the World Once Again Requires Robust U.S. Public Diplomacy
By: Bradley Ryktarsyk In his inaugural address, President Biden made it clear that his administration would prioritize repairing “our alliances
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The Silent Pandemic: The Need to Prioritize Mental Health
By Leah Bordlee Mental illness continues to be underprioritized on the global health agenda. Mental illness made up 10.5% of
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Sexual Exploitation and Abuse on Peacekeeping Missions––Who is to Blame?
By Sohaa Khan Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) is a recurring problem in United Nations’ peacekeeping missions. Often, peacekeepers commit
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